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With a few exceptions, prequels are generally a bad idea. Including Bates Motel, a prequel to Alfred Hitchcock's classic 1960 horror film "Psycho." It's about teenage Norman Bates (Freddie Highmore, "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory") and his mother, Norma (Vera Farmiga). "It's a beautiful love letter between a mother and her son," Farmiga said. Ick.

Watch • 11 p.m. Monday, A&E The Week Ahead

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The Biggest Loser

The winner is announced, and Utahn Jackson Carter is still in the running.

Watch • 7 p.m. Monday, Channel 5

Splash

Celeb-reality show featuring "stars" learning to high-dive. Really.

Watch • 7 p.m. Tuesday, Channel 4

Dallas

J.R.'s will is read, and there are some surprises.

Watch • 7 and 9 p.m. Monday, TNT

Pretty Little Liars

There are several shocking revelations in the season finale.

Watch • 9 and 11 p.m. Tuesday, ABC Family

Arrow

Oliver's ex, the Huntress, is out for revenge.

Watch • 7 p.m. Wednesday, Channel 30 This Weekend

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World According to Dick Cheney

This documentary, which debuted at Sundance, will alternately please and enrage the ex-veep's fans and foes.